Wildfire

Years of fire mitigation pays off in Falls Creek Ranch

Clearing brush and raking needles is a community event for this subdivision

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighter city emerges in the Rockies to battle the Burro Fire

In a meadow northeast of Transfer Campground, a firefighter city has emerged as a strategic base to battle the 3,700-acre Burro Fire in nearby Bear Creek Canyon. About 6 a.m. Mond...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

416 Fire will be under new management Friday

NIMO team to shadow Type 1 Team on Thursday

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

San Juan National Forest, BLM areas reopen

McPhee included; public lands still face fire restrictions

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire support personnel pack up; containment still at 53 percent

Burro Fire team at Dolores command center steps down as fire containment rises

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke-filled skies give way to bluebird days, but 416 Fire still breathes

No structures lost, no injuries reported; blaze remains at 34,161 acres, 35 percent contained

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir reopens after forest closure lifted

Some trails near Burro Fire will stay closed

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Rico July Fourth celebration adjusts for fire danger

A light parade will replace fireworks because of fire danger

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Smoke-filled mornings may return to Durango

Rains give residents a break from hazardous air quality

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Burro Fire command begins to transition to Type 3 team

Most support personnel in Dolores plan to leave by Thursday

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Evacuation orders lifted for all remaining residents

Residents in Falls Creek Ranch and High Meadows subdivisions can return home

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Firefighters gain ground on 416 Fire

New management team to take command Thursday

DATE: Jun 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

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